British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Recent Books by Forum Members

   

Go Back   British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum > British Military Insignia > General Topics.

 Other Pages: Galleries, Links etc.
Glossary  Books by Forum Members     Canadian Pre 1914    CEF    CEF Badge Inscriptions   Canadian post 1920     Canadian post 1953     British Cavalry Badges     Makers' Marks    Pipers' Badges  Canadian Cloth Titles  Books  SEARCH
 
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-01-23, 05:12 PM
RMAGunner RMAGunner is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 2
Default Broken slider

Hi. I have a broken snapped off slider off the back of a badge, it has come away right at the point it attaches to the badge, does anyone have the best solution to re affix. Thanks
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-01-23, 11:24 PM
Sonofacqms's Avatar
Sonofacqms Sonofacqms is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,783
Default Broken slider

What badge is it?

If it is a fairly scarce badge it is worth repairing, if a common one, RASC, RE. RA then buy another unless it has a family attachment or part of a medal group and an original badge to that group.

Rob
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-01-23, 01:27 AM
Loski's Avatar
Loski Loski is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 306
Default

It is a fairly easy thing to solder it back on
__________________
Penguins dont get cold feet
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-01-23, 11:13 AM
Waterloo1815 Waterloo1815 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: East Sussex UK
Posts: 204
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by RMAGunner View Post
Hi. I have a broken snapped off slider off the back of a badge, it has come away right at the point it attaches to the badge, does anyone have the best solution to re affix. Thanks
I went down the repair route as one badge without a slider was my dad's, and I had several others that just needed either new sliders, or reattaching broken ones. I purchased an Antex soldering iron, 230v 40W from RS Components stock number 768-3615, plus MBO 1.5mm wire lead free solder, stock number 555-260, total £40.00 for 2021 prices. Templers Telux flux 50g tin ebay, £5.00. New sliders from ebay a couple of pounds. The total price may seem a lot, but then you've always got the equipment for future repairs, plus any other soldering jobs.
Regards,
Leo
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-01-23, 03:42 PM
Jelly Terror's Avatar
Jelly Terror Jelly Terror is online now
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 2,783
Default

I have to say I’m not a huge fan of badge repairs. All a matter of personal taste, of course, and who can say what is right or wrong? But for me, transplants mongrelise badges, and therefore detract from their appeal.

As stated, it’s all down to personal taste, but I’d be less inclined to want a badge (particularly a scarce badge) if I was aware it had been repaired in some way.

However, having the original broken section reattached, as seems to be the case with RMAGunner’s badge, is something I would make an exception for.

Just my tuppence-worth.

Regards to all,

JT
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 09-01-23, 07:54 PM
RMAGunner RMAGunner is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 2
Default

Thanks for the input guys , the badge is a 10th Hackney regiment just picked it up this week , I may just buy anotherone.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

mhs link

All times are GMT. The time now is 10:31 AM.


Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.